Marquette Intertribal Community invites you to attend: ORANGE SHIRT DAY AWARENESS WALK AND GATHERING September 30, 2026 6:00 PM – Meet @ Grandview Apartments – Former Holy Family Orphanage, 600 Altamont Street, Marquette, MI 6:15 PM – Walk Begins We will be walking to the seven Grandfathers sculpture, at the spear dock. Please use downtown street parking. Shuttle available to the old orphanage, for those who may need it.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Internationally acclaimed writer Charleen Hurtubise reads from her latest novel, Saoirse, which tells the story of a young woman who escapes her difficult Michigan childhood to create a new life for herself in Ireland. Saoirse is a suspenseful exploration of the intimate relationship between art and life and the lies we tell ourselves in the name of reinvention. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322.
2375 M-553, Marquette, MI 49855 Dates: October 2, 2026 – October 4, 2026 Recurrence: Recurring daily VISIT WEBSITE More information DESCRIPTION Enduro is the ultimate mountain bike race. Starts with a casual climb to the top with your buddies, and a timed run on the way down. There will be several stages of ranging difficulty and length in which you can test your skills. The lowest combined time of these mostly downhill stages wins! There will be a set time in which you must complete all of the stages. Bring everything you would on a normal trail ride lasting a
Join us for the Biggest Dog Party of the Year! The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter’s 21st Annual Strut Your Mutt fundraiser will be held Saturday, October 3rd at Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the walk at 10 a.m. There will be refreshments for people and pets, dog contests, and prizes for the top three fundraisers in adult and youth categories. Doggie contests with prizes for the pooches, including a costume contest and pet tricks! Have fun visiting with all the dogs! Every registered walker gets a goodie bag and a Strut
Join us for the Biggest Dog Party of the Year! The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter’s 21st Annual Strut Your Mutt fundraiser will be held Saturday, October 3rd at Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the walk at 10 a.m. There will be refreshments for people and pets, dog contests, and prizes for the top three fundraisers in adult and youth categories. Doggie contests with prizes for the pooches, including a costume contest and pet tricks! Have fun visiting with all the dogs! Every registered walker gets a goodie bag and a Strut
Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm
Quilt Submissions Needed For Display Applications for submissions -Due By September 1ST, 2026 Visit Website For Appications And Details Open to all community members for submissions Contacts: Julie Higbie jhigbie@nmu.edu 906-361-1537 Heather Spring cmheatherspring@yahoo.com 478-235-1579 Website www.marquettequilters.org (Members available for interview and/or media spots to help promote quilt submissions and overall event) The Marquette County Quilters Association (MCQA) is proud to present the bi- annual 2026 Autumn Comforts Quilt Show at Ojibwa Casino, Marquette, MI. This event will be held Saturday October 3rd, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, from 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
When: September 23, 2026: Doors will open at 5:30 p.m Where: Citizens’ Forum Room at Lakeview Arena When: October 6, 2026: Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Where: the Ishpeming High School auditorium In an effort to ensure a well-informed electorate, the League of Women Voters of Marquette County will host two public candidate forums ahead of the midterm election, giving constituents an opportunity to hear directly from the individuals running to represent them. The first forum will be for the Marquette City Commission candidates on September 23, 2026. The forum will take place at the Citizens’ Forum Room at
When: October 7th 6:30 p.m. social time Where: Peter White Public Library The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its next general membership meeting on Wednesday, October 7th at 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. (6:30 p.m. social time) in Studio One, lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. in Marquette. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. All interested community members are welcome to attend. For more
“Dancing With Our Stars – Marquette County Style” Is RETURNING With a New Date, New Format, and the Same Glamour and Glitter Marquette, MI — After ten unforgettable years of rhythm, sparkle, and community impact, Dancing With Our Stars – Marquette County Style is officially returning—reimagined, refreshed, and ready to shine brighter than ever. The U.P. Hospice Foundation, in partnership with U.P. Home Health & Hospice, is thrilled to announce, “A Showcase of Stars- presented by Dancing with our Stars Marquette County Style,” a bold new evolution of the beloved fundraiser. While the format is changing, the heart of the